Florida's Worst Natural Disasters: Hurricane Andrew

By the time Hurricane Andrew finally dissipated at the end of August 1992, it had become the costliest hurricane in United States history with $26.5 billion in damage and 65 total deaths (26 direct, 39 indirect).

By the time Hurricane Andrew finally dissipated at the end of August 1992, it had become the costliest hurricane in United States history with $26.5 billion in damage and 65 total deaths (26 direct, 39 indirect). (National Hurricane Center)

By the time Hurricane Andrew finally dissipated at the end of August 1992, it had become the costliest hurricane in United States history with $26.5 billion in damage and 65 total deaths (26 direct, 39 indirect).